Connecticut’s vehicle-theft pattern looks different from the national picture. In the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s 2021 Hot Wheels state table, passenger cars dominated Connecticut’s top targets, with the Honda Accord leading at 464 reported thefts.
The Honda Civic followed with 348, while Jeep, Nissan, and Toyota models also appeared prominently. These figures represent thefts reported to the National Crime Information Center for calendar year 2021, and the model year shown by NICB is the most frequently stolen model year for that nameplate in Connecticut.
More recent NICB data shows Connecticut thefts declined 26% during the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024.
1. Honda Accord
The Honda Accord occupied the top position in Connecticut’s 2021 NICB Hot Wheels state table, with 464 reported thefts. The most frequently stolen model year within the Accord nameplate was 2014.
That distinction matters because the NICB figure covers the Accord nameplate in Connecticut, while the model year identifies which specific year appeared most often among those reported thefts.
The Accord’s position is notable because it was not simply a Connecticut version of the national ranking. Connecticut’s list had a strong concentration of passenger cars, and the Accord led the state table by a substantial margin.
Its 464 thefts were 116 higher than the second-place Honda Civic’s 348, giving the Accord a lead of about 33% over the next vehicle on the list.
The result also fits a pattern that has appeared in older NICB research. Honda Accord models have repeatedly appeared among America’s most frequently stolen vehicles, particularly older generations.
NICB’s national Hot Wheels reports have historically attributed some of the high theft numbers to the enormous number of vehicles on American roads, meaning a high theft count does not necessarily indicate that every individual Accord faces the same risk.
Connecticut owners should also keep in mind that the 2021 state table reflects historical data. It should not be treated as an up-to-date ranking for 2026.
NICB’s more recent nationwide data shows vehicle theft declining sharply, with U.S. thefts falling 23% in 2025 to 659,880 reported vehicles. Connecticut also recorded a 26% year-over-year decline during the first half of 2025.
For owners of an Accord, NICB recommends basic theft-prevention measures such as removing keys, locking doors and windows, parking in well-lit areas, and considering an immobilizing or tracking device.
2. Honda Civic
The Honda Civic ranked second in the NICB’s 2021 Connecticut Hot Wheels table, recording 348 reported thefts. The 2000 model year was the most frequently stolen Civic model year in the state’s data.
That places the Civic’s 116 thefts behind the Accord, although its total was still substantial enough to make it one of Connecticut’s two most frequently reported stolen vehicles in the table.
The model-year detail is particularly revealing. A 2000 Civic is substantially older than many of the newer vehicles appearing elsewhere on the Connecticut list.
This helps demonstrate that vehicle theft is not exclusively a problem involving newer, expensive vehicles. Older vehicles can also become targets because of their parts availability, market demand, and security characteristics.
The Civic’s appearance near the top of Connecticut’s table is also consistent with its long history as one of America’s most widely sold compact cars. NICB has repeatedly included the Civic among its national Hot Wheels lists.
In the organization’s 2020 national report, for example, the Civic ranked third nationally with 34,144 thefts, while the most commonly stolen Civic model year was 2000.
That same model year appearing prominently in both national and Connecticut data is worth noting, but it does not mean every 2000 Civic is equally vulnerable. Theft statistics describe reported incidents, not an individual vehicle’s probability of being stolen.
Connecticut’s more recent trend provides additional context. NICB reported that the state experienced a 26% decline in vehicle thefts during the first half of 2025 compared with the first half of 2024. Consequently, the 2021 Civic figure should be used as historical Hot Wheels data rather than a prediction of current theft activity.
For Civic owners, practical security remains important regardless of age. NICB recommends locking the vehicle, taking the keys or fob with you, parking in well-lit locations, and considering additional immobilizing or tracking equipment.
3. Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee ranked third in Connecticut’s 2021 NICB Hot Wheels table, with 295 reported thefts. The most frequently stolen model year was 2019, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. That placed the Jeep 53 thefts behind the Honda Civic and 169 behind the leading Honda Accord.
The Jeep’s position is notable because it breaks up the run of Honda passenger cars at the top of Connecticut’s list. It was also one of only two SUVs in the state’s top five, alongside the Honda CR-V.
The combined Cherokee/Grand Cherokee designation used by NICB means the figure should not be interpreted as a theft count for one specific Jeep model alone. The organization grouped those nameplates in its Hot Wheels tables.
The 2019 model year appearing most often also shows that Connecticut’s theft problem was not limited to older vehicles. The 2019 Jeep represented a considerably newer vehicle than the 2000 Honda Civic that ranked second. That difference illustrates why theft patterns can involve both older cars and relatively modern SUVs.
NICB’s national 2021 report also placed the Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee in the U.S. top 10, with 13,210 thefts nationwide and 2018 identified as the model year most often stolen nationally. The Connecticut result therefore followed a broader national pattern, although the specific model year differed between the state and countrywide tables.
Owners should also remember that these figures describe reported thefts, not the probability that a particular Jeep will be stolen. Connecticut’s broader vehicle-theft environment has changed since 2021, and historical Hot Wheels figures should not be treated as a current theft-rate calculation.
For prevention, NICB recommends removing keys or fobs from the vehicle, locking doors and windows, parking in well-lit areas, and considering devices that immobilize or track the vehicle.
4. Nissan Altima
The Nissan Altima recorded 221 reported thefts in Connecticut’s 2021 NICB table, placing it fourth among the state’s most frequently stolen vehicle nameplates. The 2020 model year was the most frequently stolen Altima model year in the Connecticut data.
The Altima’s fourth-place position is significant because the model was also prominent in NICB’s national statistics. In the organization’s 2021 national Hot Wheels report, the Altima ranked seventh with 14,108 thefts across the United States, and the 2020 model year was again the most frequently stolen version.
That consistency between Connecticut and the national data makes the Altima one of the clearest examples of a vehicle appearing prominently at both levels. However, the two figures should not be combined. Connecticut’s 221 thefts represent incidents reported within the state, while the 14,108 figure covers the entire United States.
The 2020 model year is also interesting because it was relatively new when the 2021 theft data was collected. This demonstrates that vehicle theft was not simply concentrated among decades-old cars. NICB’s national data contained both newer and older vehicles, depending on the make and model.
The Altima’s inclusion should not be read as evidence that every 2020 Altima has the same theft exposure. NICB’s table counts reported stolen vehicles, but it does not provide the number of Altimas registered in Connecticut. Without the size of the vehicle population at risk, a raw theft count cannot establish the probability of theft for an individual owner.
The historical data nevertheless gives Connecticut drivers a useful indication of which nameplates appeared frequently in law-enforcement theft reports during 2021.
NICB recommends layered protection rather than relying on one measure. Keeping keys secure, locking the vehicle, parking thoughtfully, and using tracking or immobilization technology can add additional barriers and improve recovery prospects if a vehicle is stolen.
5. Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V ranked fifth in Connecticut’s 2021 NICB Hot Wheels table, with 197 reported thefts. The 2001 model year was the most frequently stolen CR-V in the state’s data. That put the compact SUV only one theft behind the Toyota Camry, which recorded 196 incidents.
The CR-V’s appearance on the Connecticut list is also consistent with its position nationally. NICB recorded 13,308 Honda CR-V thefts across the United States in 2021, making it the eighth-most-stolen vehicle nameplate nationally that year. The 2000 model year was the most frequently stolen CR-V nationally, one year earlier than the Connecticut result.
That difference between the state and national model years is worth noting. Theft patterns can vary considerably by location, vehicle population, and local conditions, so a national ranking should not simply be copied into a Connecticut article.
The Connecticut table specifically identifies 2001 as the most frequently stolen CR-V model year in the state during 2021.
The age of the most frequently stolen Connecticut CR-V is another interesting detail. A 2001 vehicle was already two decades old when the data was collected. This shows that vehicle theft statistics are not limited to newer vehicles with higher purchase prices. Older, widely available models can also appear frequently in theft reports.
NICB’s national research has repeatedly included the CR-V among commonly stolen vehicles. In its 2020 report, the organization recorded 12,309 CR-V thefts nationwide, with the 2000 model year appearing most often.
For Connecticut owners, the historical number should not be interpreted as a current theft probability. NICB’s state tables count reported thefts, but they do not show how many CR-Vs were registered in Connecticut, so the data cannot establish a per-vehicle theft rate.
Basic security remains important regardless of model year. NICB recommends taking the keys with you, locking doors and windows, parking in well-lit areas, and considering additional immobilizing or tracking devices.
6. Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry recorded 196 thefts in Connecticut’s 2021 NICB Hot Wheels state table, placing it sixth. The 2019 model year was the Camry year appearing most frequently among the state’s reported thefts.
The difference between the Camry and the fifth-place Honda CR-V was just one reported vehicle, showing how closely grouped several entries were in Connecticut’s middle positions.
The Camry was also one of the most frequently stolen vehicles nationwide in 2021. NICB recorded 17,270 Camry thefts across the United States, placing it fifth nationally. The national table identified the 2007 model year as the most frequently stolen Camry, which again demonstrates that state patterns can differ considerably from the national picture.
Connecticut’s 2019 result is particularly interesting because that vehicle was comparatively new when the 2021 theft data was collected. It challenges the assumption that theft reports are dominated exclusively by older vehicles. NICB’s national list contained several newer model years as well, including the 2020 Nissan Altima and 2020 Toyota Corolla.
The Camry’s large installed population is also important context. A high raw theft count does not automatically mean an individual Camry has a higher probability of being stolen than another vehicle.
To calculate such a rate, the number of Camrys in Connecticut would need to be compared with the number stolen. NICB’s Hot Wheels table does not provide that denominator.
The figures are also historical. NICB reported 932,329 vehicles stolen nationwide in 2021, a 6% increase from 2020. Its later Hot Spots research shows that theft patterns have continued to change across the country.
For Connecticut drivers, the Camry’s sixth-place ranking reflects reported theft patterns from 2021 rather than a prediction of theft risk in 2026. Owners can still take basic precautions by locking the vehicle, keeping the keys in a secure place, choosing parking spots carefully, and adding security devices such as an immobilizer or tracking system.
7. Nissan Rogue
The Nissan Rogue recorded 137 reported thefts in Connecticut in the NICB state table, placing it seventh on the list. The table identifies 2019 and 2016 as the most frequently stolen Rogue model years. That split is notable because it shows that the Connecticut thefts were not concentrated around one single model year.
The Rogue’s presence adds another modern SUV to Connecticut’s list. Unlike some of the older passenger cars appearing in the rankings, the most frequently reported Rogue model years were relatively recent at the time of the data. The 2019 Rogue, for example, was only a few years old when these theft reports were recorded.
The Rogue has also become one of Nissan’s most important vehicles in the U.S. market, giving it a large population on American roads. A large number of vehicles in service can affect raw theft totals because there are simply more examples available to be stolen.
For that reason, the NICB figure should be viewed as a count of reported thefts rather than a measurement of an individual rogue’s theft risk.
The Connecticut figure is considerably lower than the numbers recorded for the Accord, Civic, and Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee higher on the list. Even so, 137 reported thefts were enough to place the Rogue inside the state’s top 10.
The historical nature of the table is important. Vehicle security technology, ownership patterns, and theft methods can change over time, so an older NICB ranking should not be treated as a current Connecticut theft forecast.
It instead provides a snapshot of which vehicles were most frequently reported stolen during the period covered by the table.
8. Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla came in eighth with 125 reported thefts in Connecticut. The NICB table lists the 2016 model year as the most frequently stolen Corolla in the state. Its position is particularly close to the Nissan Rogue, with only 12 fewer reported thefts separating the two models.
The Corolla’s appearance is not surprising given its enormous presence on American roads. Toyota has sold the compact sedan in the United States for decades, creating a large population of vehicles across multiple generations. That makes raw theft totals difficult to interpret without knowing how many Corollas were actually in operation in Connecticut.
The model’s position also illustrates why a theft list should not automatically be interpreted as a ranking of security weaknesses. The NICB table records reported vehicle thefts by nameplate and model year, but it does not establish the percentage of the state’s Corolla population that was stolen.
The 2016 Corolla identified in Connecticut was part of the 11th-generation model, which used a conventional compact-car layout and was available with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. Its widespread availability and relatively conventional mechanical configuration made it a common vehicle on American roads.
Toyota’s Corolla has also appeared repeatedly in NICB’s national theft research. The model was among the 10 most stolen vehicles nationally in the organization’s 2020 report, demonstrating that its appearance in Connecticut was part of a broader U.S. pattern rather than an isolated state result.
For owners, the Connecticut figure is best treated as historical context. Keeping the vehicle locked, securing the keys, and using additional anti-theft technology where appropriate can add layers of protection, regardless of the model’s position on an older theft table.
9. Hyundai Sonata
The Hyundai Sonata ranked ninth in Connecticut’s NICB Hot Wheels state table, with 115 reported thefts. The 2015 model year was the most frequently stolen Sonata in the state’s data. That placed the sedan below the Toyota Corolla’s 125 thefts but still made it one of Connecticut’s 10 most frequently reported stolen vehicle nameplates in the table.
The Sonata’s position is notable because the Connecticut figure is much smaller than the totals recorded for the leading Honda models. The Accord, for example, had 464 reported thefts in the same table, while the Civic had 348. The gap shows how concentrated the reported theft totals were among the vehicles at the top of Connecticut’s list.
The 2015 Sonata belonged to the seventh-generation model sold in the United States. It was available with several four-cylinder powertrains, including a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine and a turbocharged 2.0-liter option.
The specific engine depends on the trim, so the theft table’s model-year designation should not be interpreted as identifying one particular powertrain.
The Sonata’s appearance also adds another midsize sedan to a Connecticut list dominated by familiar passenger cars and SUVs. Honda, Toyota, and Nissan nameplates account for most of the entries, while Hyundai appears only once in the table.
As with the other vehicles on this list, the 115 figure represents reported thefts rather than an individual vehicle’s probability of being stolen. NICB’s state table does not provide the number of Sonatas registered in Connecticut, so it cannot establish a theft rate per 1,000 vehicles.
The data is also historical, meaning current security systems and theft patterns may differ substantially from those represented by this table.
10. Ford Full-Size Pickup
A Ford full-size pickup rounds out Connecticut’s top 10, with 110 reported thefts in the NICB table. The 2019 model year was identified as the most frequently stolen model year for this category.
NICB’s terminology is important here. The table does not identify a specific Ford pickup model such as the F-150. Instead, it categorizes the vehicle as “Ford Pickup (Full Size). ” Therefore, it would be inaccurate to treat all 110 thefts as specifically belonging to the F-150 without additional vehicle-level data.
The entry also makes trucks the only pickup category represented in Connecticut’s top 10 in this particular table. The other nine positions consist of passenger cars and SUVs, ranging from the Honda Accord and Civic to the Nissan Rogue and Hyundai Sonata.
The 2019 designation places the most frequently reported Ford full-size pickup model year among relatively newer vehicles at the time represented by the data. That contrasts with several older vehicles elsewhere on the Connecticut list, including the 2000 Honda Civic and 2001 Honda CR-V.
Ford’s full-size pickup category has historically been significant in national theft statistics as well. NICB has repeatedly included Ford full-size pickups among America’s most frequently stolen vehicles, although national figures should not be substituted for Connecticut-specific numbers.
The 110 Connecticut thefts should therefore be viewed as a historical count of reported incidents, not a statement that a particular Ford pickup has a specific theft probability. The table provides no exposure-adjusted rate and does not distinguish individual Ford pickup models within the category.
For owners, basic security measures can still make a difference. Lock the truck whenever it is unattended, keep the keys in a secure location, park in well-lit and secure areas, and consider adding extra anti-theft devices if needed.
